Welcome to Welcombe
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Welcombe is a village and civil parish on the coast of north Devon, England, just north of the border with Cornwall. It is part of the district of Torridge. The population taken at the 2011 census was 187.It is accessible via the A39 and has a beach called Welcombe Mouth, which is a challenge to get to. Its parish church, Welcombe Parish Church, is one of only four ancient dedications to Saint Nectan. Welcombe comprises several smaller communities including Welcombe Cross, Darracot, Upcott and Mead. There is a local pottery, pub, The Old Smithy Inn and village stores. There are two small campsites in the area and the South West Coast Path offers views to Lundy.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
735 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
178 (2021) |
Density |
24 people/km2 |
Mean age |
47.6 |
Ward |
Hartland |
District |
Torridge |
Postcodes |
EX39 |
ONS ID |
E04003298 |
Council
Contact details for Welcombe Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Welcombe Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Welcombe Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Welcombe Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Welcombe Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Welcombe Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Horse & Hound
£1,300 fine for woman who ran riding school without a licence
Published: 26th Jan 2019
Hosted and licensed by Devon Live
Hospital access for Torridge and South Hams locals worst in Devon
Published: 9th Feb 2022
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Torridge beaches rated "excellent" but three in North Devon are "poor"
Published: 19th Nov 2017